Business Growth

People are your organizations greatest asset and investing in their training is a powerful demonstration of how much you value them. Today’s employees want to work for an organization that will [...]

With more than 77,000 jobs and a payroll of $6.8 billion, construction accounts for nearly seven percent of the Southwest Washington-Portland metro area’s private-sector employment and seven [...]

Despite working two part-time jobs, Cynthia, a single parent could not make enough to support her family. Connecting with a case manager at WorkSource allowed her to learn about careers in [...]

As we enter the New Year, there is a proclivity to improve ourselves – setting goals we would like to accomplish over the year. Why not make 2022 the year to polish up your career skills and [...]

When Julie Gorham and Esther Pisano met at a Vancouver gym, there was serendipity in the air. Julie Gorham is the Marketing Architect at Marketing EQ, a marketing agency in Vancouver, WA offering [...]

Since our last update, we have launched our new 2021-2024 Strategic Plan which focuses on creating an equitable economic recovery by supporting business growth and recovery and economic mobility. [...]

Manufacturing and Technology are keystone industries to Washington’s thriving economy. Through a symbiotic relationship, the two industries bolster Washington’s economy contributing to job [...]

In addition to being a valuable retention tool, On-the-Job training benefits both business and employee. Investing in your employees shows them you value them and want them to succeed. Not only [...]

Employing an intern is a great way to meet potential candidates for your open jobs and train them to your company’s specific standards. And it allows your company to gain fresh perspectives [...]

Our new 2021-2024 Strategic Plan focuses on creating an equitable economic recovery by supporting business growth and recovery and economic mobility. Created by business, education, staff, and [...]